Older adults in the United States are growing increasingly concerned about being targeted by a scam or fraud.

This difference between demographic subgroups has been observed year after year among Vital Voices respondents.

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The Holiday Season Brings Out the Criminals

Holiday fraud is increasing, a recent AARP survey found.

In 2023, 78% of respondents experienced fraud, up from 69% in 2022.

Phishing - a credit card with a fish hook trying to steal personal data on a computer keyboard / financial data theft

Granddaughter helping grandmother to use the mobile phone at home

Pile of holiday gifts

Woman banking

Indigenous woven blankets

Senior Couple Reviewing Finances, Shocked by Fraud